Jaimie Arona Krems
Associate professor of psychology at UCLA and director of the UCLA Center for Friendship Research, contributing academic insights on best friends and friendship dynamics.
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Oct 16, 2025 • 55min
Are You Going to a 'No Kings' Protest? And The Benefits of a 'Best' Friend
Omar Wasow, a political science expert at UC Berkeley, discusses the surge of the No Kings protests, touching on the dynamics of social movements and effective protest tactics. Vox correspondent Allie Volpe and UCLA's Jaimie Arona Krems dive into friendship research, highlighting the emotional benefits of naming a best friend and how it combats loneliness. They also explore the complexities of friendship dynamics, including risks and the societal roles of best friendships in adulthood.
